Gold ETF holdings hit record high after eight-day buying streak
Global gold-backed ETFs extended their buying streak to eight consecutive days in August, with $18 billion in inflows pushing total holdings to a new all-time high.
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Global gold-backed ETFs extended their buying streak to eight consecutive days in August, with $18 billion in inflows pushing total holdings to a new all-time high.
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